# advantageously

**Pronunciation:** /ˌædvənˈteɪdʒəsli/ · ad-van-TAY-jus-lee

**CEFR level:** C1

**Part of speech:** adverb

## Meaning

In a way that is favorable, beneficial, or provides an advantage.

## Examples

- The company advantageously acquired the smaller firm, gaining access to new markets.
- He structured his argument advantageously, highlighting the strongest points first.
- By investing early, they were able to position themselves advantageously in the emerging industry.

## Synonyms

- favorably — Suggests a positive or pleasing outcome.
- beneficially — Emphasizes the positive effect or gain.
- profitably — Specifically implies financial or material gain.
- opportunistically — Suggests seizing a chance, sometimes with a slight negative connotation of self-interest.

## Antonyms

- disadvantageously — In a way that creates a disadvantage.
- unfavorably — In a way that is not positive or pleasing.

## Collocations

- position oneself advantageously — To win the contract, they needed to position themselves advantageously against competitors.
- advantageously located — The new office building is advantageously located near public transport.

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